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Meijer · 14 hours ago

Payroll Specialist

Grand Rapids, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

Meijer is a family company that serves people and communities, providing career and community opportunities. The Payroll Specialist will ensure compliance and manage payroll processes, focusing on innovation and cost containment while collaborating with various teams.

Food ProcessingHealth CarePharmaceuticalRetail

Responsibilities

Maintain payroll accounts and processes accounting transactions

Document and implement procedures to streamline payroll processes.Develop roll-out plans and coordinate with appropriate cross-functional business partners

Performs testing and guides programming changes for system upgrades/modification and otherPayroll related analysis

Determines feasibility of potential systems modifications and changes. Create analytics and develop best strategy for these changes to ensure they are configured to specifications

Responsible for oversite and execution of weekly payroll processes and adjustments by the Payroll Team. This includes execution of payrolls in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Federal, State and Local Regulations

Responsible for development of system report writing and report enhancements

Responsible for year end processes through data analytics in order to create accurate W2 Tax Documents, manage payment calendar for the fiscal year

Performs work that is varied and not reviewed by others; practices independent judgment and discretion of duties and responsibilities

Communicates with a variety of leadership personnel to resolve payroll questions or problems, frequently requiring tact to avoid friction and obtain cooperation

Assist in development of the payroll road map and functional vision to improve business process in environment of accelerated store growth

Qualification

Payroll knowledgeData analyticsExcelAnalytical skillsProblem-solvingInterpersonal skillsAdaptabilityAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Proven experience as an analyst, project coordinator or similar role

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual skills

Advance knowledge of Excel a must; experience with data analytics tools and RPA systems a plus

Ability to effectively adapt to rapidly changing technology and apply it to business needs

Detail oriented with analytical ability to gather and interpret data and to understand the payroll systems and process in order to identify and research issues and find methods of resolution. A high degree of independence, investigative reasoning, flexibility and judgment are also required

Interpersonal skills to deal effectively with persons at all levels, both inside and outside the Company, to furnish and obtain information; ability to communicate complex information in a concise and understanding manner